News

January 9, 2003

Injured Turtle Surfaces on SB Coast

By Sara Smith

The turtle is believed to have been lured by the warm water currents of El Ni–o from the stretch of ocean between Mexico and Columbia, where large populations of the turtles live.

January 9, 2003

Filter To Stop Oceanbound Trash

By Tiye Baldwin

A new water quality treatment project is currently under construction at the intersection of Embarcadero Road and Del Playa Drive. The Santa Barbara County Public Works Dept. is managing the installation of the undergrou...

January 9, 2003

Residents Report Theft, Vandalism During Break

By Drew Mackie

Several Isla Vista residents reported burglaries to their vacant homes during or immediately after the winter break.

January 9, 2003

County Asks South Coast Not to Put Electronics to Waste

By Kristina Ackermann

he Solid Waste and Utilities Division of the Santa Barbara County Public Works Dept. will be holding a collection of electronic equipment for the South Coast.

January 9, 2003

EDC Program Receives Grant

By Lacadia Olsen

The Fund for Santa Barbara has donated a grant to the Central Coast Environmental Health Project (CCEHP) to aid in its effort to spread information concerning the dangers of pesticide use in North County communities.

January 9, 2003

Panel Focuses on I.V. Housing Improvements

By Kristina Ackermann

The PAC/GPAC was formed in September 2001 to review the proposed I.V. master plan, which was developed by Opticos Design. The plan includes improvements to I.V.'s sidewalks, streets, housing and parking.

January 9, 2003

New I.V. Plans Meet Mixed Reviews

By Daniel Haier

The housing destiny of the class of 2010 was under discussion at a two-evening Isla Vista planning meeting. Several dozen I.V. residents and property owners viewed design plans for new housing possibilities and commented...

January 9, 2003

Objects May Be Closer Than They Appear

By Staff

January 9, 2003

Leg Council Meeting Focuses on Finances, Highway 217

By Melissa Thomas-Anderson

The first Associated Students Legislative Council meeting of the quarter was held without incident Wednesday evening - few items were discussed and none were opposed.

January 9, 2003

January 8, 2003

By Drew Mackie

Upon being asked how long she had lived at her home address, she replied, "Since the summer of '66." An unexpected answer, as she had already stated that she was born in 1981.

January 9, 2003

Die War, Die!

By Staff

January 8, 2003

Assistant Librarian Dies at 57

By Justin Scott

avidson Library is a little lonelier this quarter after the passing of one of its most outspoken and quirky assistant librarians. Peter Shapiro passed away Friday, Dec. 13, 2002 at the age of 57 after a long battle with ...

January 8, 2003

Sheriff Arrests SB Judge for DUI

By Kristina Ackermann

Superior Court Judge Diana Hall is facing charges for driving under the influence of alcohol after being arrested on Dec. 21 with a blood alcohol level of .18, more than twice the legal limit.

January 8, 2003

Police Seek Two Arrests in FT Hate Incident

By Jennifer B. Siverts

During the week of fall finals, a four-day incident that began with multiple racial slurs ended with a scratched bumper and five criminal charges against two Los Angeles men.

January 8, 2003

Student, Staff Concerns Delay G.E. Changes

By Stephanie Tavares

The Academic Senate decided Dec. 5 to cancel its planned vote on a controversial plan for UCSB's G.E.s and voted unanimously to rescind the proposal due to insufficient faculty and student input in the proposal.

January 8, 2003

Boxer, Capps Ask for State Control of Oil

By Tiye Baldwin

Congresswoman Lois Capps and Senator Barbara Boxer recently authored a letter to President Bush asking him to stop the expansion of oil drilling off the coast of California.